What Kind Of Fabric Is Suede? Is It Real Leather?

Suede is the skin of wild animal muntjac, which mostly refers to various imitation leathers, not real leather.

1. Suede fabric is soft to the touch, waxy, strong in verticality and very light and breathable. This kind of fabric is thicker and warmer than sheepskin, and suede fabric is one of the finest fabrics, and its fiber structure is very sophisticated. In the current cloth market, suede fabric has become a general term for imitation leather, including denim, double-sided and other imitation leather. Suede fabric is not only widely used in clothing, but also in bags, shoes, glasses cloth, etc.

2. But not all suede is made of real animal suede skin. There are natural and artificial ones. Artificial suede methods include woven, knitted, non-woven fabrics, etc. In the current cloth market, suede actually mostly refers to various types of imitation leather, such as denim imitation leather, warp imitation leather, weft imitation leather, warp knitted imitation leather, and double-sided imitation leather. Velvet, elastic imitation leather, etc.

3. How to clean suede: If it is a wet stain, you can put a paper towel on the spot to absorb most of the liquid. Do not use any stain removers or other products, especially if you plan to have it professionally cleaned. They can interfere with the normal cleaning process. Brush with a suede brush. Use a light-colored damp cloth with a small amount of white vinegar as a final measure to clean suede shoes. Gently rub the surface of the shoe with a cotton cloth and let it air dry. Be aware that there may be a slight smell after treatment with white vinegar. Remember, stains on leather require professional treatment, which is the best option. Because no one can be sure what will happen to the suede during the cleaning process.